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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 166
USB Ports ......................................... 167
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 168
Audio Remote Controls .................... 169
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 170
Audio/Information Screen ................ 171
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 185
Display Setup ................................... 186
Voice Control Operation .................. 188
Playing FM Radio ............................. 192
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 196
Playing an iPod ................................ 203 Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 206
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 210
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 212
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 215
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 217
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 219
Apple CarPlay
TM............................... 220
Android AutoTM................................ 223
Audio Error Messages iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 227
Pandora ®
*1....................................... 228
Android/Apps .................................. 229
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service*................. 230 Compatible iPod, iP
hone, and USB Flash
Drives ............................................ 231
Honda App License Agreement........ 232
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto................................. 244
About Open Source Licenses............ 246
License Information ......................... 247
Customized Features ........................ 248
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 270
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 271
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 274
HFL Menus ...................................... 277
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 308
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service*. It can also play
USB flash drives, iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio sy stem from the icons on the touchscreen interface or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 230
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered tra demark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
Features
USB Ports
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■In the glove box
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive and connecting a cellular
phone and charging device.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (1.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
1 USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend keeping y our data backed up
before using the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A/1.5A of power. It
does not output 1.0A/1.5A unless requested by the
device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise to the radio station you are
listening to.
USB charge
In the glove box
In the console compartment
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the 12-volt battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the
system may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Select and hold the (power/audio) icon for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to an auth orized Acura NSX dealer and have the
audio unit checked.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM SiriusXM®
*USB iPod Pandora ®*
Apps*Bluetooth®Audio Audio Apps*
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
: Select to go to the home screen.
2Switching the Display P. 171
: Select to display available options
including Sound, View Radio Text , Music
Search , and playback modes.
: Select to go back to the previous screen.
: Select to change the audio/information
screen brightness.
Select once and select
(- or (+ to make
an adjustment. u Each time you select , the mode
switches among the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List P. 193, 195
2 Music Search List P. 204, 213
2 Scan P. 194, 195, 202, 214
2 Play Mode P. 205, 214
(Home) Icon
(Menu) Icon
(Day/Night) Icon
(Back) Icon
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various
setup options.
■Using the audio/in formation screen
Select to go to the home screen.
Select Phone , Info , Audio , Settings , Navigation
*, AcuraLink*, Smartphone
Connection (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), or (app list).
■Switching the Display
1Using the audio/in formation screen
Touchscreen operation
•Use simple gestures - in cluding touching, swiping
and scrolling - to operate certain audio functions.
•Some items may be grayed out during driving to
reduce the potential for distraction.
•You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or
use voice commands.
•Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen
response.
•You can use the microfiber cleaning cloth included
in your owner’s kit to remo ve dust or fingerprints
from the touchscreen.
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Phone
Displays the HFL information.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 274
■Info
Displays Trip Computer or Clock/Wallpaper . Select on the Info Menu screen
to see all available options: Trip Computer, Voice Info, Clock/Wallpaper and
System/Device Information .
Trip Computer :
• Current Drive tab: Displays the current trip information.
• History of Trip A tab: Displays information for the three previous drives. The
information is stored every time you reset Trip A.
To delete the history manually, select Delete History on the History of Trip A
tab. The confirmation message app ears on the screen, then select Yes.
Voice Info : Displays a list of all voice commands.
Clock/Wallpaper : Displays the clock and wallpaper.
System/Device Information :
• System Info: Displays the software version of the audio system.
• USB Info : Displays the memory usage of the USB device.
■Audio
Displays the current audio information.
■Settings
Enters the customiz ing menu screen.
2Customized Features P. 248
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